Prevention and ProphylaxisMany causes of bacterial meningitis can be prevented with the normal primary course of vaccines, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type b and Neisseria meningitidis type C.Antibiotics are often given to close contacts of patients with meningitis. These antibiotics penetrate into the upper respiratory tract and eliminate carriage from those who might have passed the bacteria onto the patient as well as anyone who might have acquired the bacteria from the patient.• Children – PO Rifampicin• Adults – PO Ciprofloxacin• Pregnancy – IM Ceftriaxone